Croatia Probe Uncovers Suspected Fraudulent Activities in Finance

Luxembourg, June 13, 2024 - Urgent Evidence Collecting Underway

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb, Croatia has launched urgent evidence collecting activities in several counties following suspicions of subsidy fraud and document forgery. This move comes as a result of a criminal investigation led by the EPPO in cooperation with the Međimurje County Police Administration.

Suspects Targeted for Multi-Million Euro Subsidy Frauds

The investigation is targeting several Croatian citizens who are suspected of committing multi-million euro subsidy frauds, along with document forgery, to the detriment of the EU budget. Further information on the progress of the investigation will be shared with the public at a later stage.

EPPO’s Role in Protecting EU Financial Interests

As an independent public prosecution office of the European Union, EPPO is responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to justice crimes against the financial interests of the EU.

Ongoing Efforts to Combat Fraud and Protect EU Budget Integrity

The investigation highlights the ongoing efforts by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to combat fraud and protect the integrity of the EU budget.